Economic and Social Council

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ECOSOC/5898

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY APPLIED DURING DISASTERS HAS SAVED MANY LIVES, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL TOLD

Information and communication technology (ICT) applied during natural disasters had saved many lives and reduced the negative impact of catastrophes such as Hurricane Mitch, Gerardo Zepeda Bermudez, National Minister/Commissioner for Science and Technology of Honduras, told the Economic and Social Council this morning.

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ECOSOC/5897

ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL CONTINUES HIGH-LEVEL SEGMENT ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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ECOSOC/5896*

CONTROL OF INFORMATION, COMMUNICATIONS, CONDITION FOR MODERN FREEDOM PRESIDENT OF MALI TELLS ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL

High-level Segment Continues, Hearing 21 Speakers, With Focus on Role of Information Technology in Global Economy

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ECOSOC/5893

UNITED STATES TREASURY SECRETARY TELLS ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT GREATEST CHALLENGE FACING HUMANITY

Council Opens 2000 Session, High-level Segment, With Focus on Role of Information Technology in Global Economy

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ECOSOC/5895

ADDRESSING ‘DIGITAL GAP’ BETWEEN DEVELOPING, DEVELOPED COUNTRIES STRESSED IN HIGH-LEVEL SEGMENT OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL

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ECOSOC/5892

ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL TO HOLD 2000 SESSION AT HEADQUARTERS, 5 JULY – 1 AUGUST

Theme for High-level Segment, 5-7 July, Role of Information Technology in Global Economy

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ECOSOC/5891

ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL ACTS ON REPORT OF HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, ENDORSES APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL RAPPORTEURS ON RIGHT TO FOOD, HOUSING

Also Endorses Appointment of Expert On Effects of Structural Adjustment Policies on Human Rights

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ECOSOC/5890

ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL HEARS BRIEFING ON RESULTS OF INITIAL SESSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE ON COORDINATION

The Economic and Social Council held a brief organizational meeting this afternoon to receive a briefing on the discussions in the most recent session of the Administrative Committee on Coordination (ACC).

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ECOSOC/5889

ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL APPROVES DRAFTS ON RIGHTS OF CHILD; FILLS REMAINING SEATS ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

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ECOSOC/5888

ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL ELECTS MEMBERS OF SUBSIDIARY BODIES, ALSO EXECUTIVE BOARDS OF UN AGENCIES

In a resumed two-day organizational session, the Economic and Social Council this morning elected members for several of its subsidiary bodies and for the executive boards of some of the United Nations agencies.